In the media
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Conflict hits schooling hardest where children are the target 17 June 2026Education systems cannot function if children do not feel safe. Protecting schooling in conflict settings therefore goes beyond rebuilding infrastruct...
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How is the Netherlands supporting scholars at risk? 03 June 2026Episode of Stop de Sloop (Stop the Demolotion), a podcast about higher education.
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Michiel van Elk in The Conversation on the importance of mystical experiences for therapy 24 February 2026In a new piece for The Conversation UK, Michiel van Elk examines whether mystical experiences are essential to psychedelic therapy. 'If the field is t...
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Spui Campus: a store of knowledge 02 February 2026Spui Campus has opened its doors to students, working professionals and researchers. At the site where the iconic V&D department store stood since 192...
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How can youth political participation in Africa be encouraged? 21 August 2025Do political knowledge and democratic values encourage young people to participate in politics or not? Political Scientist Leila Demarest had a closer...
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Update #iamapsychologist: Why Psychology and the international bachelor's programme are essential 22 May 2025It started with Judith Schomaker's #Ibeneenpsychologist initiative. Now the ikbeneenpsycholoog book with LindedIn posts has been published and sent to...
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Interview Tom Theuns in IQ Magazine: “NATO Resembles a House of Cards” 01 April 2025The rise of authoritarianism, the strengthening of the radical right, and the role of the EU in defending democracy—these are just a few of the issues...
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Klokhuis episode about blushing and smiling? Your vote counts 06 March 2025Who wouldn’t want their own episode of Het Klokhuis? Researchers Milica Nikolic and Chris Riddell are in the running for the Klokhuis Wetenschapsprijs...
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Lotte van Dillen in Washington Post about distracted eating and gaining weight 16 January 2025Distracted eating is common and has adverse health consequences. Read more about the research of Leiden social psychologist Lotte van Dillen and some ...
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Francesco Walker in The Conversation on how children look at art 03 January 2025Adults and children view art in completely different ways, Cognitive psychologist Francesco Walker discovered at Amsterdam’s Van Gogh Museum. 'In a re...
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IPBES: Positive outcomes for people and nature are feasible, but we must act now 20 December 2024Changes to halt further biodiversity loss are more urgent than ever and feasible, says IPBES, the United Nations biodiversity panel. In two reports re...
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Leiden University to continue membership of The Conversation 09 December 2024Looking to share your academic results or insights with a global audience? Leiden University is a ‘contributing member’ of the international journalis...
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Podcast: The Power of Ketogenic Interventions 09 September 2024Eating fewer carbs, moderate amounts of protein, and more fats — welcome to the ketogenic diet! While a ketogenic diet can have various effects on bod...
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BBC on Leiden research into effects of eating in front of TV 04 September 2024We all do it sometimes: watch your favourite Netflix series, YouTuber or comfort series while you are eating. But we don't always consider the possibl...
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Podcast: Understanding High Sensitivity 09 July 2024High sensitivity, or sensory processing sensitivity, is increasingly discussed in popular media, but what does it actually mean to be highly sensitive...